Grilled Mustard-Caraway Pork

Mustard-caraway pork tenderloin and a smoky warm potato–green bean salad turn peak Washington August produce into a fast German-inspired grill dinner.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    12 oz $2.99
  • Fresh Bagged Green Beans
    8 oz $2.19
  • Yukon Gold potatoes
    12 oz $1.29
  • Jumbo Sweet Onion
    4 oz $1.19
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Kosher salt
    1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Caraway seeds
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Dijon mustard
    1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Apple cider vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Honey
    1 teaspoon
  • Dried dill
    1 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Heat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Season 12 oz pork tenderloin with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds; let stand for 10 minutes while the grill heats.
  2. Meanwhile, trim 8 oz green beans, halve 12 oz Yukon Gold potatoes, and cut 4 oz sweet onion into thick wedges. Whisk 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon dried dill, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large bowl.
  3. Place 12 oz halved Yukon Gold potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and add 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 8 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
  4. Toss 8 oz trimmed green beans, 12 oz parboiled Yukon Gold potatoes, and 4 oz sweet onion wedges with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Grill 12 oz seasoned pork tenderloin over direct heat for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until browned and 145°F in the center. At the same time, grill 12 oz potatoes, 8 oz green beans, and 4 oz sweet onion in a grill basket for 8 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
  6. Rest 12 oz grilled pork tenderloin for 5 minutes. Toss 12 oz grilled potatoes, 8 oz grilled green beans, and 4 oz grilled sweet onion with the prepared mustard dressing, then slice the pork and plate it alongside the warm vegetable salad.

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $6–$8 for 2 servings

Health notes: About 510 calories per serving, with roughly 39 grams protein, 38 grams carbohydrates, and 22 grams fat.

Drink pairing: A dry Riesling complements the mustard vinaigrette and smoky pork without overpowering the fresh green beans.